- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vanceburg, KY
Lewis County Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210339000909
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County Central Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vanceburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis County Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY.
School address
District: Lewis County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210339000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lewis County Central Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210339000909 · Vanceburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County High School (568 students)
Lewis County Central Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lewis County Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County H
Lewis County High School
568 students
- This school
Lewis County Central Elementary School
466 students
- Garrison Eleme
Garrison Elementary School
292 students
- Lewis County M
Lewis County Middle School
290 students
- Tollesboro Ele
Tollesboro Elementary School
256 students
- Laurel Element 70
Laurel Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Lewis County Central Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis County Central Elementary School compares
Lewis County Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Lewis County Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis County Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Vanceburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis County Central Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis County Central Elementary School?
Lewis County Central Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vanceburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Central Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis County Central Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Lewis County Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis County Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County Central Elementary School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County Central Elementary School?
Lewis County Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis County Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Vanceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lewis County?
Besides Lewis County Central Elementary School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students), Garrison Elementary School (292 students), and Lewis County Middle School (290 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.